Wu Shoutian translated by Fei Xia.
Selected Articles of Biography of Lin Han in the New Tang Dynasty: Han Xiu is serious and upright, and does not pursue fame and fortune. Now he has become a prime minister, which meets the expectations of the imperial court at that time. Li Meiyu, the captain of Wannian, committed a crime, and the emperor wanted to exile him to Lingnan. Han Xiu said: "Wan is a small official, and his crime is not too big. Now there are many evildoers in the imperial court, and they demand to be punished first. Cheng Boxian, the general of Jinwu, relied on the emperor's favor and took bribes and perverted the law. His house, chariots and horses all exceeded the law. I request that Cheng Boxian be dealt with first, and then Li Meiyu be dealt with. " The emperor didn't agree, and Han Xiu insisted on arguing: "Those who are guilty are not allowed, and those who are guilty are exempt from asking questions. If your majesty doesn't exile Cheng Boxian, I can't accept the imperial edict. " The emperor can't change Han Xiu's mind. Han Xiugang is upright. At first, Song introduced Han Xiu because he was calm and found it easy to control him. When Han Xiu does things, he sometimes refutes or even accuses Song, but Song can't convince him. Song Jing said after listening: "I didn't expect Han Xiuhui to be like this. This is the courage of the benevolent. " Song is tolerant, loving and easy-going, while Han Xiu is solemn and upright, and he speaks thoroughly about the gains and losses of current politics. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty once went hunting in the back garden, and sometimes gave a banquet in the palace. Slightly negligent, he always asks his entourage, "Does Han Xiu know about this?" In a short time, Han Xiu's exhortation book came. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty was unhappy in front of the mirror, and people nearby advised him, "Since Han Xiu became prime minister, your majesty has never been happy. Why are you sad alone Why not replace him and let him go? " Tang Xuanzong sighed: "Although I have lost weight, the country must be rich. When Xiao Song plays things, he always obeys my will and never opposes me. But after I went out to Korea, I thought about world events. I can't sleep well! Han Xiu talked a lot about governing the country. He often argues with me about the country, so I can have a good sleep after I retire from North Korea. I use Han Xiu for my country. " Later, he was relieved of his post as Minister of Industry. Later, he was promoted to Prince Shao Shi and was appointed as Yiyang County Magistrate. At the age of sixty-eight, he was given Yangzhou viceroy and posthumous title Wenzhong. In the first year of Baoying, posthumous title gave it to the Prince.